Winning Over the Baker Review for JustRead Tours

Winning Over the Baker Review for JustRead Tour

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Winning Over the Baker by Danielle Thorne hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Winning Over the Baker
Author: Danielle Thorne
Publisher: Love Inspired
Release Date: April 29, 2025
Genre: Inspirational Romance

Can this single mom have it all

Without losing her heart?

Just when Tam Rochester’s dreams of expanding her herb shop and being able to support her daughter are finally coming true, Patrick Butler arrives in town. She wasn’t counting on the single dad’s plans for a bakery right across the street or the competition it’ll bring. Tam’s not afraid to fight for her future, but going toe-to-toe with Patrick would be easier if she didn’t adore his kids—and if she could just ignore her growing feelings for the too-talented baker…

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My Winning Over the Baker Review:

I love stories that involve baking. I love stories that involve tea shops. With Winning Over the Baker including both, I knew I wanted to read this book by a new-to-me author. But as much as I like stories involving baking and tea shops, the story also has to be a good story with characters I can relate to or enjoy getting to know. Winning Over the Baker provided on both counts.

This story is a quick and enjoyable read. Very Hallmark in its delivery, and I say that in a positive way as I love a good Hallmark movie. It’s straightforward in the plot and you know you’re going to get that wonderful, happily ever after at the end. Though there was an unexpected twist that added a touch of drama to the enemies to more trope. Though I would say less enemies and more competition to more as the characters stood in each other’s way to achieving their livelihood goals and never really disliked each other.

Tam and Patrick are single parents with all the insecurities and parenting pitfalls that can come with that. They’re also both small business owners with overlapping businesses. While this is the avenue used to create tension in the story, it’s also where we get to see their true character as loving and giving people. Add in the kids, two of which are in those precarious junior high years, and the drama is taken up a notch, not only for the girls but for their parents as they navigate the successes and failures of their children.

The spiritual struggles and lessons are present throughout the book in an unobtrusive way even someone without a desire for an inspirational story wouldn’t be put-off by. Handled realistically and without preachiness, these glimpses into the characters’ faith and how they share that with their kids adds to the story.

With two cute shops I’d frequent, main characters I can see myself befriending, and a cast of kids as secondary characters (one being a cute toddler) I’d love to visit this town and enjoy a fresh peach hand pie and a cup of peach tea with Tam and Patrick. I give this story four stars.

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About the Author

Danielle Thorne writes from south of Atlanta, Georgia, for Harlequin’s Love Inspired books. She is the author of sweet, romantic adventures, both historical and contemporary.

Danielle has also published poetry and short stories as well as non-fiction for young adult readers. She’ s a graduate of Ricks College and BYU-Idaho with degrees in the Science and Humanities and University Studies.

A mother of four and grandmother of two, Danielle’s been married for over 30 years to Robert Thorne, and together, they enjoy traveling and serving in their church and community.

Connect with Danielle by visiting daniellethorne.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a signed copy of Winning Over the Baker, $25 Barnes & Noble gift card, Twinings Peach & Orange Herbal Tea, tea bag holder, stickers, and a bookmark!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight April 30, 2025 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on May 7, 2025. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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